SOFIA, once focused solely on space, now helps scientists measure atomic oxygen in Earth’s upper…
Browsing: Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric science is the study of Earth’s atmosphere and the complex processes that govern weather, climate, and air quality. It encompasses meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric chemistry and physics, aiming to understand phenomena like storms, heatwaves, greenhouse gas dynamics, and long-term climate change. Researchers in this field use satellite data, computer models, and field observations to track atmospheric patterns and predict future conditions. This page highlights cutting-edge research in atmospheric science, including insights into extreme weather, climate systems, and the ways human activity is altering the air we breathe and the climate we depend on.
Launched in 2007, the Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, mission is the…
Scientists discovered that ancient Antarctic cooling varied by region, refining climate models without lessening global…
Aerial imaging identified 1,100 methane emitters in the Permian Basin, many of which were intermittent.…
CO₂ levels are now as high as three million years ago; further rise risks prehistoric…
The Circum-Arctic Wave pattern connects European heatwaves and Arctic wildfires, explaining seasonal air pollution spikes.…
“Godzilla” dust storm reached the U.S. via complex jet streams. Researchers warn climate change could…
New analysis shows satellite data might be underestimating tropical atmospheric warming, raising concerns about climate…
Fossil pollen reveals that Earth’s plant ecosystems began transforming rapidly thousands of years ago due…
The Earth System Observatory is NASA’s ambitious new satellite program designed to track climate and…
Greenland Glaciers Leak Mercury, Rivaling Industrial Levels New research from Florida State University shows that…
Earth’s nitrogen attributed to rapid growth of moon- to Mars-sized bodies. According to Rice University…
Ozone-depleting chemicals may spend less time in the atmosphere than previously thought. New results point…
https://youtu.be/E9LBH4fkmZc The famed northern and southern lights have been studied for millennia, but they still…
New solar data from NASA’s TSIS-1 shows polar ice absorbs less heat than thought, cooling…
Antarctica’s ice sheet showed major instability in the Miocene due to warming and rainfall-driven feedback…
Well-Being Can Be Maintained in a Degrowth Transition The first comprehensive comparison of ‘degrowth’ scenarios…
Windy regions high in the atmosphere can transport pollutants like dust or soot thousands of…